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By Dantx
Rooted Nook Color with Android 2.3 Gingerbread (CM7) - This is a very smooth experience thanks to the work of the CyanogenMod team. For instructions on how to do this, go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960537. The first post will link you to installation guide as well as actual files.
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